Wow, it looked like 2026 had just started and March is already here! My recent attempt at an Amex Platinum Card retention bonus and analysis on lounge access not being the same as it once was. That and much more as we round up some of the key stories we covered during the month of February.
Amex Platinum Card Retention Offer: My Latest Attempt & What Happened
The new and higher $895 annual was just billed to my card and I reached out to Amex’s customer service to check about a retention bonus offer on the Amex Platinum Card.
Would You Be Willing to Shell Out $2,000 for an Ultra Premium Credit Card?
Over the last decade, we’ve seen a rapid escalation of new issuers entering the fray as the premium credit card space is really heating up. Where will this arms race end? Would be willing to pay even more in annual fees for an ultra premium credit card?
Business Class or Bust? How Miles & Points Distort Your Travel Expectations
Do miles and points simply help us attain or travel goals or do they alter how or even where we want to travel? In this post, I examine how credit cards and their benefits influence our travel decisions.
Why Credit Card Lounge Access No Longer Feels Like a Premium Benefit
Are the golden days of credit card lounge access behind us? Are lounges still the same or are they beyond their prime? In this post, I examine what lounges were like at a given point of time and how things are different right now.
Amex Platinum Card: Amex quietly increases welcome bonus spend requirement
The Amex Platinum Card is offering a variable welcome bonus offer. However, in February, Amex quietly increased the minimum spend required to earn the welcome bonus, of up to 175,000 Membership Rewards points.
1 Million Points Gone in Minutes, Wiping Out Years of Rewards
In a truly shocking incident, a Hilton Honors member had their account hacked, with over 1 Million points stolen from their account.
American Express Clawing Back Credits for Cancelled Bookings
American Express is now clawing back credits, closing a loophole on their co-branded credit cards.
Stop Wasting Points: 8 Proven Ways to get the Best Travel Credit Card Offers
Are you looking to apply for a new credit card? What’s the best way to ensure that you get the highest possible welcome bonus offer? Here’s a guide to help you do exactly that.
What’s the Future of This Amex Platinum Card Benefit? I Tried Finding Out…
What happens when a partner merchant faces financial struggles? I asked Amex’s support to check about whether there are any changes coming to this benefit on the Amex Platinum Card.
Do Your Political Views Influence Where You Travel (or don’t)?
When you plan your travel, how do your political views affect where you travel (and where you don’t)? Which considerations come into play?
Why I’m Eyeing This 1.4 Cents Per Point Hilton Honors Redemption…
Hilton Honors points often get a bad rap for some really high points prices on redemptions. However, there’s a really juicy redemption that I’m eyeing at some point of time during this year.
A Massive Hyatt Points Devaluation Is Upon Us: Here’s What You May Have Missed
Starting May, World of Hyatt will now have a brand new award chart. The bad news is that it will come with much higher prices, in some instances, increasing by as high as 67%.
Hilton Honors Offers Are Back! Earn up to 175,000 Points & 1 Free Night Award
American Express is out with brand new offers on their co-branded credit cards with Hilton Honors, you can earn up to 175,000 points and 1 free night certificate from just one credit card welcome bonus.
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Credit Card Offers
American Express Business Credit Cards
- Earn 200,000 Membership Rewards points with the Business Platinum Card
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- Pay $0 intro annual fee & earn 90,000 miles with the Delta SkyMiles®Reserve American Express Card
- Huge 100,000 bonus miles with the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card
